BMS221 Human Bioscience 3 (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Biomedical Science (BIMSC)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
In this subject students study aspects of pharmacology, respiratory and digestive anatomy and physiology, and nutrition and metabolism with particular emphasis on those aspects pertinent to the study of nursing.
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No offerings have been identified for this subject in 2013.Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details prior to contacting their course coordinator: BMS221
Where differences exist between the handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Assumed Knowledge:
Enrolment restrictions:
Available only to students enrolled in Bachelor of Nursing (from Wagga, Albury and Dubbo campuses), Bachelor of Arts, Human Bioscience minor, and the Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Midwifery courses.
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
* describe the major factors affecting the absorption, distribution, metabolism and elimination of drugs
* compare and contrast the major routes of drug administration
* describe the time course of responses to drugs and indicate the importance of drug half-life
* define the terms agonist, antagonist, efficacy and potency
* explain how drugs produce biological responses
* explain the therapeutic use and mechanism of action of drugs acting at adrenergic and cholinergic nerve terminals
* describe the major drug groups which are used to alter behaviour and/or motor activity (eg. antipsychotics, anaesthetics, anticonvulsants, antiparkinsonian drugs)
* describe the drug groups and their mechanism of action that are used to treat congestive cardiac failure, angina pectoris and hypertension
* name the major classes of diuretics and explain their mechanism of action
* describe the major groups of cancer chemotherapeutic agents
* explain the importance of toxicology, understand adverse reactions and occupational/environmental exposure
* describe the anatomy of the respiratory system
* describe the mechanics and control of respiration
* understand blood gas transport, and the role of haemoglobin in this process
* identify the major nutrient groups and their nutritional role
* describe the structure of the three major nutrients, carbohydrates, lipids and proteins
* describe the structure of the digestive tract
* outline the physiological processes of digestion
* outline the chemical events that occur in digestion and subsequent metabolism of the major nutrients
* appreciate the unique role of the liver in metabolism
* demonstrate an understanding of the role of hormones in blood glucose homeostasis
* describe the major infections of the gastrointestinal tract
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
Pharmacology: * Fundamentals of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. * Autonomic nervous system pharmacology. * Central nervous system pharmacology. * Drugs used to treat cardiovascular disease. * Diuretics. * Introduction to cancer chemotherapy. * Introduction to toxicology. The Respiratory System: * Anatomy of the respiratory system. * Mechanics of breathing. * Gas exchange. * Transport of blood gases. * Control of respiration. * Respiratory microbiology. The Digestive System: * Functional anatomy of the digestive system. * Accessory glands (liver, pancreas). * Digestion and absorption. Nutrition and Metabolism: * The nutrients: their structure, function and purpose structure of the digestive system and the associated organs the role of enzymes and biliary secretions in the digestion and absorption of foodstuffs. * Basic metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids and amino acids. * Role of hormones in control of metabolism.
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.